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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1910

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Will of Julius L. Brown To Be Filed By Gov Brown

Atlanta Sept 14 Julius L Brown’s will to be filed soon by Gov Joseph M Brown his brother who appears sole executor The estate valued around 200000 with extensive real and personal holdings including properties on Washington Clarke Decatur and Central avenues and a sixth in his father’s estate valued over a million The will reportedly leaves the governor as executor and major beneficiary while Brown’s library books and curios are noted as potentially bequeathed to public institutions

Atlanta Julius L. Brown Joseph M. Brown Brown Georgia Joseph Re.brown Company Joseph E. Brown Company Julian Brown Washington and Clarke Streets Washington Street Clarke Street Decatur Street Central Avenue Prior Street Browna Washington, Crew and Ormond Streets Stock Yards Guv Joseph FE. Brown

Wier Resigns as Physics Tutor. Miller Succeeds

Mr John B Wier Jr resigns as tutor in Physics at the University of Georgia after a year and leaves Athens to enter cotton mill building business in North Carolina His friends regret his departure B Miller of Columbus a 1910 graduate is chosen to fill the vacancy and will assume duties soon He is described as a young man of rare talents and capable in the new role.

John B. Wier, Jr University of Georgia Board of Trustees North Carolina Athens B. Miller Columbus Wier

State College of Agriculture to Exhibit at Macon Fair

The State College of Agriculture will display a premier exhibit at the State Fair in Macon next month. President Soule and faculty prepared a large, informative presentation aimed at teaching farmers about modern agricultural work. After the fair, the display will travel to other regional meetings as faculty address farmers through October and November.

State College of Agriculture Macon Soule Agricultural College

Charles A Rowland elected president of Blue Ridge Association

Charles A Rowland of Athens has been elected president of the Blue Ridge Association, a new Western North Carolina venture to establish a training headquarters for Christian workers modeled after Northfield. The group bought 800 acres in the mountains and seeks $25,000 more with a $50,000 pledge from John D. Rockefeller. Y M C A officials discussed plans during a Athens visit, aiming to begin fundraising and start the project soon.

Charles A. Rowland Blue Ridge Association M.C. A W. A Young People's Missionary Union For South North Carolina Northfield Rockefeller C. K. Ober Athens Rowland

Death and Burial of Dr Ira B Dupree

The Twiggs County Citizen reports the death and burial of Dr Ira E Dupree who died in the Adirondack mountains New York. His body arrived in Jeffersonville and was buried there after a funeral conducted by Rev Troy Beatty and Rev Adams. Dr Dan H Dupree son of the deceased accompanied the remains from Saranac Lake New York. A large gathering of Wilkinson and Twiggs residents attended. Born October 20 1854 at Jeffersonville he trained at Louisville Medical College then practiced at Allentown and Danville for 33 years amassing a fortune before health failures sent him to the mountains three years ago. His wife died last year in Athens. He was a member of Mt Zion Baptist Church.

Ira B. DuPree Twiggs County Ira. E. Dupree Adirondack Mountains New York Jeffersonville Troy Beatty Athens Mr. Adams Jeffersonville M. E Saranac Lake N. Y Dan H. DuPree Athens, Ga Wilkinson and Twiggs Ira BE. DuPree J. L. Gallemore Louisville, Ky Allen's Cross Roads Wilkinson County Allentown Danville New York State

Blease Wins Oit In South Carolina Governor Race

Returns from the second primary show Cole L. Blease winning the South Carolina governor race by a small margin with over 95 000 votes counted of about 110 000. Featherstone closely trails as voters debate prohibition. Other races include Hampton leading for railroad commissioner and Byrnes Patterson neck and neck in the second district.

Columbia D. C Cole L. Blease Newberry C. C. Fetberstone Laurens W. W. Moore Barnwell Adjutant General G. McDuffie Hampton James Cansler Tirrzah James Byrnes Aiken J. C. Patterson J. E. Ellerbe Marion P. A. Hodges Marlboro Blease Featherstone Blease Featherstone Bleases Charleston

Bank Swindle Suspect Seen In Large Downtown Theft

New York reports a downtown national bank was looted of between 15 000 and 160 000 with funds obtained through loans backed by insufficient securities and false credit statements. The suspect’s name and the bank are to be released after ongoing investigations with an arrest expected tomorrow. Anent the DA’s office, officials say more seizures may follow. Agriculture at the State Fair is described as among the year’s most complete efforts, benefiting the college and the state.

DeLoach New York Financial District District Attorney's Office National Isin Progress State College of Agriculture State Parr

Lucy Cobb Institute Opens Fall Session With Large Attendance

The Lucy Cobb Institute opened its fall session with higher attendance than last year, drawing students from across the state and beyond. The campus received extensive repairs and new additions over the summer, the faculty was strengthened, and coursework advanced to meet rising standards. Principal Misses Brumby and Gerdine are warmly congratulated as teachers and pupils begin a determined banner year.

Georgia Lucy Cobb Institute South Brumby Gerdine

Primary Election in Illinois Sparks Vivid Battle

Chicago reporters describe Illinois first test of a new direct primary law with contests across state congressional legislative and judicial offices. Lorimer bribery taint frames many races as insurgent Republicans and Democrats push hard in Chicago and statewide battles for renomination.

Chicago Illinois Tlmois Lorimer Payne Aldrich William Lorimer United States Senator Lorimer Nanirante

Ninth district drums up grave danger for Boutell

The Ninth district figure Henry O Boutell a noted ideal statesman and Ways and Means member faces grave defeat while Cannon allies holdOUT. In state Howard M Snapp contests. Cannon expected to win Danville seat. Party battles line up across districts with several incumbents facing opposition and renomination signals in others.

Ninth Henry Boutell Ways and Means Committee Speaker Cannon Cannon Danville Martin B. Madden James R. Mann William W. Wilson Fred Lundin George Edmund Foss Charles ©. Fuller Twelfh James McKinney George W. Prince Joseph C. Graff Willian McKinley Frank C. Lowd Adolph J. Sabath Henry T. Rainey

Bicycle stolen on Broad Street from Thursday’s Banner

Audley Harbin reported a Pierce bicycle stolen during a one to two o’clock theft on Broad Street in front of the Johnson Shoe Company. The 24 inch black bicycle with a large spring seat and front tire larger than the rear was taken. wheel number 1425, model 103. Several passersby saw nothing and no suspect was identified.

Broad Street Johnson Shoe Company Audley Harbin Pierce

Bull and Automobile Collide in New Jersey Incident

Newark reports Mayor N J Hopkins of Branchville driving a crimson roadster was struck by a charging bull on the Hamburg road. The bull collided with a steel crosspiece and toppled into a fence as the car continued. The only damage beyond the animal was a broken lamp.

Newark N. J N. J. Hopkins Branchville Hamburg Hopkins

Indicted in Gwinnett Superior Court in Atlanta businessman

Three indictments return against J B Frost a noted Atlanta capitalist and fraternal elder. One charges salting a gold mine stock sale to G W Clout and two charge larceny from the house involving shares of stock from H F Flynn. Frost was not present for a statement.

Atlanta Gwinnett Superior Court J. B. Frost G. W. Clout H. F. Flynn Suwanee Gold Mine Company Frost

Former Athenian in charge of Work at Niagara Falls

The Ontario Power Company at Niagara Falls completed an eighteen foot reinforced concrete conduit from headworks at the Dufferince lands to the spillway. Superintendent H. H. Wilson, a former Athenian, led the project and has since gained prominence in engineering.

Bammer Ontario Power Company Niagara Falls Dufferince Falls Omtario Power Company H. H. Wilson

Marsh Recalled from Panama Amid Turbulent Dispute

Washington dispatch reports Secretary of State replaces R. O. Marsh as secretary of legation in Panama amid an uproar over alleged interviews by Secretary Moreh and U.S. intervention remarks. Charles Campbell Jr. to succeed Marsh. Dawson to move to Nicaragua upon arrival.

Washington State Department Panama R. O. Marsh Legation Charles Campbell, Jr Missouri Tokio Mr. Marsh Moreh United States Marsh Isthmag Dawson Nicaragua

Thrilling Narrow Escape In Swollen Georgia Stream

W A Kelley traveling representative of a portrait firm and Perry Wood driver barely escaped a drowning moments after attempting to cross a swollen Harbins district stream near Lawrenceville on September 14. Their buggy and over $100 of pictures plus $27 in cash were washed away, though Kelley saved a roll of bills.

Gwinnett County Lawrenceville W. A. Kelley Perry Wood Harbins Kelley Wood

Truthful Advertising Basis of Success, Peruna Ingredients

Columbus Ohio report lists the five ingredients in Peruna, the leading household remedy. Golden seal and Cedron seed noted for toning mucous membranes and general health. Cubebs cited for nasal catarrh and kidney bladder issues. Stone root described as beneficial for nerves and mucous membranes in dropsy and indigestion.

Columbus Ohio

Costs to Make Rages in Georgia Campaign

Atlanta Sept. 14 The total cost for twenty three state house candidates to run in the campaign ending August 23 was 95 657.26. Governor elect Hoke Smith spent 17 596.10 from personal funds and donor contributions. The comptroller general tally lists expenditures for Hoke Smith Joseph M Brown Edward H Walker W J Speer and others across governor railroad and attorney positions plus pension and education offices. Total 95 657.26. WANTED To rent or lease with option to buy a ~100 acre farm near Athens Ga F M Hodgson 1065 Prince Avenue.

Atlanta Statehouse Hoke Smith Wright Joseph M. Brown Edward H. Walker W. J. Speer Ms Hawes J.A. Perry Railroad Commissiomol JO. B. Stevens Oseph F. Gray E. B. Hornady Railroad Com-Missioner M. Candler Railroad Com Felder A. Hall Lindsey Pension Com- IP Davison Supreme Court A. G .Powell Court of Appeals Philip Cook BEALS G. Hudson Commissioner of Agriculture W. A. Wright H. Hutchens F. M. Hodgson Prince Avenue Athens, Ga

Estrada Government Recognized by U S

Washington reports say the Estrada government will be recognized immediately in a provisional form. Senor David Arellano will lead the recognition, replacing Senor Castrillo as he moves to the international court. Thomas C. Dawson is named commissioner to Matagua to address Canada and other American claims. Minor leagues seek over $100,000 this season to draft players.

Nicaragua Washington State Department Estrada David Arellano Zelaya Managua Taft Senor Castrillo International Court of Justice Cartago Thomas C. Dawson Panama Matagua New York Canada

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Julius Brown Miller C.A, Rowland The 1. F Dupre OIT South Carolina National Bank Standpatiam T+ Mnots House of Representatives Frank O. Lowden James P. McDermott Cannon House William J. Moxley Moxley U. S
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